MR. PINERO'S NEW PLAY.; "The Princess and the Butterfly" a Success in London.

LONDON, March 29. -- At the St. James's Theatre to-night Mr. Arthur Pinero's new play, "The Princess and the Butterfly; or, The Fantastics," had a brilliant premier before a distinguished audience, which included the Princess Christian, the Countess of Shrewsbury, the Viscountess Galloway, Lady Jeune, Lady Bantry, Lady Tenterdon, Marcus Stone, the painter; Anthony Hope, James M. Barrie, and other people of note in the world of art and letters. View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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